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DDaT26117 - Subscription

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2026 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DDaT26117 - Subscription" was concluded by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. This contracting process is at the award stage, having been awarded without competition because only Concurrent Engineering Ltd could supply the required Software Subscription due to technical reasons. The contract period is from 17 February 2026 to 16 February 2027, with the value stated at £14,040 gross and £11,700 in net terms. The procurement method employed was 'direct', categorized as below the threshold and without competition.

This tender creates opportunities for software subscription providers, particularly those specialising in technical solutions with niche capabilities that only they can deliver. Small and medium enterprises like Concurrent Engineering Ltd, situated in Birmingham, have demonstrated their capability by securing the contract, which highlights the potential for other SMEs in the software sector to align their offerings with similar specialized needs in public sector procurements. Providers in the software and information systems industry equipped to address unique technical specifications will find such contracts beneficial in fostering sustainable business growth and strengthening their foothold within the public procurement marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT26117 - Subscription

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UKRI had a requirement for the provision of a Software Subscription.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016063-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2026 - 16 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCURRENT ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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